And to be transparent, here's the comment that got my life's work (well, not really) purged, enjoy:
Tatsumi Monika, gladiatrix from Dhuran's gladiatorial school, was summoned by the owner of the coliseum.
After training with Eleanor, Monika won a few gladiatorial fights, to be called by "Her" at this point is such an honor, even if Monika didn't really care about it. But it might help her find Aya, so it was worth trying to get on "Her" good graces.
Monika didn't have to open the door to "Her" office, she was about to grab the doorknob when a voice was heard. "Come in, dearie. I was waiting for you". The door opened, and "She" was there, sitting on an armchair, being massaged by a large breasted slave woman. "Tatsumi Monika, i presume."
Major Dungeon #71 Boss: [Dantalion]
That was the truth of the great coliseum, it wasn't just a mere arena for warriors and slaves to test their might. It was a dungeon. A dungeon created and modeled by Dantalion's desire. In the world exists two types of dungeons, Major Dungeons raised by the 72 demon queens, and minor dungeons created by a major dungeon's dark influence.
When the boss of a dungeon is defeated, the dungeon collapses. Minor dungeons are permanently destroyed, but Major dungeons raise again after 1000 years. All throughout the history of this world almost all Major dungeons have been conquered, except for 7, which host the most powerful of the demon queens. They are: Astaroth, Agares, Dantalion, Gremory, Belial, Malphas and finally, the most powerful, Bael.
Dantalion was so powerful that no one was able to defeat her and collapse her dungeon. She got bored very quickly, so she turned her dungeon into a coliseum and opened it to the public, that way, a warrior powerful enough to give her a good battle would one day appear to give her the fight she desires so much. Even to this day she is still searching for that warrior powewrful enough for her tastes. Strong... Yet not TOO strong.
It is said that one day she found that warrior, but she underestimated his might, as he wasn't just powerful enough to be her equal, he was powerful enough to easily defeat her and leave her trembling in fear like a miserable bug. "He" was indeed "The Strongest". But that's a story for another day.
"You... called..."
"Yes dearie, i called you. And my name is Dantalion"
"How did you...?"
"Know what you were about to ask? *pft* intuition"
Monika looked around the gloomy and dimly lit office. She briefly looked at the slave woman besides the devil girl.
"Interested in her, i see". Dantalion started groping her slave. "She was a gift from the dwarves of the west. A poor little idiot woman that was found wearing clothes in public, the horror!" Monika stared at her "It's a crime in Khad Dhazan for a woman to be seen not naked, and no, i don't know why. Dwarven culture. But anyways, since you are interested in her..."
"Oh no, no, i wasn't really..."
"Are you sure? I can remove her mask for just one condition... For you TO BE MINE!"
"Uh, no thanks"
"Aw, come on! I'll treat you well, you don't see her complaining, don't you?"
"... listen, no offense, but if this is the only thing you called me for..."
"Of course not, dearie. I called you here because i wanted to discuss something important for you, but if that's too much, then i guess that girl Aya can wait"
"Wait! How do you know Aya!? Do you know where she is!?"
"Of course i know, but my information isn't free. I offer you a deal, one day, not today, not tomorrow, maybe not soon, but one day i'll call you and ask you for a favor and you will just do it, no questions, buts or excuses."
"A favor? What is it going to be?"
"It's not going to be anything complicated, i promise".
Monika remembered Eleanor's words "Listen, it doesn't matter how important she is, she is still a dungeon monster, evil by nature. Do no trust her, and most importantly, do not make a deal with her"
"I'm sorry, but i'll pass"
"You pass, you say. Well, not that i blame you, but are you sure you don't want to know in which brothel she is right now?"
"B-brothel"
"Or mine, or probably the maid of a fat pervert. Whatever it is, i doubt she is even a virgin anymore" As Dantalion laughed, Monika was consumed by wrath.
"Tell me where she is!"
"Woah! Not even a please?"
"Where. Is. She?"
"Humph! You have the nerves to come to my place and order ME around...!? I like it. So, how about we do this, fight me, if you defeat me i'll tell you what you want for free. But if you lose, not only you will do my favor, but as payment, i'll take something from you."
"What is it?"
"A memory, oh, don't worry, it's not going to be anything important like your friends, family, your teacher or your 'home', i only ask for an... insignificant memory you probably already pushed to the bottom of your head, what you ate for breakfast, what you studied for your algebra test, something like that. What do you say?"
Monika thought this through, previously that day she defeated a powerful dungeon monster, who was never defeated before, her confidence was over the roof at this point. Besides, compared to that monster, this girl, Dantalion, she didn't look that powerful.
"A fight you say? Perfect! Dantalion, i accept your..."
But Monika couldn't finish. she became mute shen she felt a sharp sting piercing her chest. The power bracelet should have been able to protect her from an attack like that, but it was way to quick and way too powerful, the fight was over before it even began, and Monika collapsed.
"Well, it seems i already won, how disappointing" As Dantalion gloated, her slave was trembling, crying, but silent "What is the matter? Ah, i see. Tell me Misato, how does it feel to see one of you dear students dying?"
"(Mi...sa...to? pro...fe...sor?)" Monika's vision was becoming blurry, and dark. As she was feeling the cold embrace of death, she could hear one final thing.
"Don't worry, you won't die today, Tatsumi Monika, not until you fulfill your purpose, after all, you have so much potential..."
Monika Tatsumi was outside the office, she didn't have to open the door, she was about to grab the doorknob when a voice was heard. "Come in, dearie. I was waiting for you". The door opened, and "She" was there, sitting on an armchair, completely alone. "Tatsumi Monika, i presume."
"You... called..."
"Yes dearie, i called you. And my name is Dantalion"
"How did you...?"
"Know what you were about to ask? *pft* intuition" Monika was looking around. there was something... off, and familiar, about this place. "What's the matter?"
"Oh, it's nothing, it's just... Uh, why did you call me here?"
"Well, i've seen your most recent fight, and i must say, you left me impressed"
"Really?"
"Of course. You should have heard the public, they love you, i tell you. So i was thinking, Monika, would you like to be sponsored by me?"
"Sponsored?"
"Yes, you should know how it works. You keep fighting in my arena, i promote your fights, and you receive an extra payment for your efforts... as long as you keep winning and you keep the audience happy, of course."
"That... i'm sorry, that's just way too good to be true"
"You don't have to worry, sponsorship to gladiators is actually quite a common practice. With that extra money you could buy better weapons, better food... or even your freedom if you save enough, what do you say?"
That was enough for Monika, that was exactly what she wanted to hear.
"Of course! ahem... of course i accept"
"Your fights until now were a breeze compared to what's coming, but i trust you, i can see potential in you... you might even defeat me one day if you keep like this... Or maybe not! despite how i look, i'm actually very powerful"
"How much?" Dantalion smiled
"In 10,000 years, no one has been able to defeat me..." But then Dantalion muttered between her teeth "except for that man..." and continued "would you like to fight me and try?"
Monika swallowed saliva while she retreated
"No! no thanks, uh, just one more thing before i leave"
"What is it?"
"You wouldn't happen to know about a girl named Aya Nishimura? She is a friend of mine"
"Aya Nishimura, you say? Sorry, the name doesn't ring any bells"
"I see... Thank you a lot... for your time..." Monika was about to leave when Dantalion stopped her
"You don't look so good, dearie, what wrong?"
"It's nothing, it's just... i feel like i forgot something"
"Ah, it's probably not important if you forgot, just return and give mister Dhuran the good news, i'm sure he'll be so happy he might prepare a banquet just for you"
Monika left, thanking the demon girl for a pleasant time and good news, finally a glint of hope to regain her freedom, even if the whereabouts of Aya were still unknown, this was a huge progress. However, as Monika close the door, Dantalion's formerly sweet smile, became more and more wicked, until it became a diabolical grin one the door was completely shut.
"Until we meet again, Monika Tatsumi. Wait for that favor i want from you..."
I get it, it was way too long, maybe referencing death was too much. But that was the bit of story i had in mind when i commissioned this artwork, i first think of the story, then i pay for the drawing.
My main inspiration is an artist called Shabazik who does the same thing with his world "Aiers", only on deviantart, and for obvious reasons i can't post this stuff on deviantart.